- 5K Run/1Mile Walk Message
- Traffic Calming in the District
- New Sewage Pumping Stations at White Marsh and Stemmers Run
- Water Transmission Line on Middle River Road
- Country Ridge Pumping Station to receive Upgrade
- Construction at Perry Hall Boulevard Intersection
- Bridge Replacement on Marlyn Avenue Begun
- Replacement of Ebenezer Road Bridge
- Major Water Rehab Scheduled for Essex and Middle River
As Honorary Chairman of the second annual Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk-1 Mile Walk, I encourage your involvement in the race - whether by running, walking or sponsoring a participant. Proceeds go to the Baltimore County Department of Aging senior fitness programs in the County's senior centers. The race will take place on Sunday, September 21, 8:30 a.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University.
Information: To Register or call 410-887-2594
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Four residential streets in the District have been approved for traffic calming and engineers are currently drawing up recommendations to slow traffic and preserve the character of Ridge Road (between Fitch and Bucks Schools House), Fuselage Avenue (ADC Map 37 E5) and Radecke Avenue (ADC Map 36 E4). In addition, Riverside Drive (ADC Map 37 B10) has been approved and engineers have submitted recommendations for residents' review.
Information: 410-887-3554
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In October 2006, the Department of Public Works began work on two new sewage pumping stations for White Marsh and Stemmers Run. Construction was expected to take two years and collectively cost nearly $22 million. A new White Marsh Station will replace the existing facility and will double the daily pumping capacity from 37 million gallons per day to 72 million.
It should be finished in February of 2009. The new station at Stemmers Run will also dramatically increase capacity, but will work in conjunction with the existing station. Construction (expected to be finished in October) is part of the County's effort to improve sewer service to residents and comply with State and Federal environmental mandates.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Public Works will construct a 2500-foot length of 24-inch water transmission main on Middle River Road this spring as part of a Maryland State Highway Administration improvement project. The new line is expected to cost $1.5 million and will take about six months to complete.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Country Ridge Pumping Station on Mansfield Road in Essex is getting an extensive upgrade in 2008. Renovations to the two-pump sewerage facility began last September and should be completed by next fall; crews have completed about a third of the work which engineers estimate will cost about $1.3 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Traffic engineers plan to complete changes to the intersection of Perry Hall Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh this month. The design calls for new curb and gutter and the lengthening of a left turn lane on Perry Hall Boulevard.
Information: 410-887-3554
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County Bridge No. 77, a 100-foot span that crosses Deep Creek, is being replaced at a cost of about $2 million. Construction, which began in February, is expected to take about twelve months. During the project, one lane will be left open to traffic to minimize the impact on the community.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Ebenezer Road Bridge (Bridge No. 294), just north of Bird River Road over Windlass Run, has been repeatedly damaged by high water in recent years and is being replaced. The new bridge will be located south of the old one and the span will be increased from 12 feet to 80 to protect the structure from flooding. Work, which began in January, is projected to be finished in early 2009 and cost $1.5 million. During construction, traffic will continue to use the old bridge until the new one is finished.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Public Works engineers are cleaning and relining nearly 100 thousand feet of water mains between Eastern Avenue, Stemmers Run Road, Middle River Road and Compass Road this year. The rehabilitation job, which includes in Aero Acres and Hawthorne Park, began in June and will take about two years to complete. Its now 20 percent complete and will cost about $3 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management publishes a list of the environmental administrative variance requests along with their status. The requests are listed by County Council District.
Information: DEPRM Variances for District 6
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Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management. These requests are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Administrative Variances - 6707 North River Drive
Location: West side of North River Drive, 408 feet +/- west of center line of Loyola Road. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 08/01/2008 8 a.m. - 08/11/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0536-A
Legal Owner(s): Terry and Wilma Ann Yurche ***Closing Date: August 11, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition to a garage located in the front yard in lieu of the required rear yard.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review Group, Development Plan Conference, Development Review and Hearing Officer Hearings. These hearings are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change. Hearings with multiple dates may conclude before the last posted date.
Development Plan Conference - Bickel Property
Location: East side of Wampler Road, south of Bird River Road.
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/06/2008 9 a.m. - 08/06/2008 10 a.m.
Description: PDM #15-924
Proposal: 7 Single Family Dwellings
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
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Zoning Hearings - 62 West Kingston Park Lane
Location: South side of West Kingston Park Lane, 640 feet southwest of the centerline intersection of West Kingsway. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0546-A
Legal Owner(s): Susan Elaine Cox and Mary Beth Jones
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room 1, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 9 a.m. - 08/07/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit a rear deck with a 1 foot side yard setback in lieu of the required 7.5 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2349 Barrison Point Road
Location: Northwest of Barrison Point Road, 2710 feet Northeast of centerline of Rocky Point Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0559-SPHA
Legal Owner: Kathleen Victoria Carroll Contract Purchasers: Donna Bialozynski
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room 1, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 11 a.m. - 08/07/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to allow an accessory structure (Garage) with a height of 23 feet in lieu of the permitted 15 feet. Special Hearing a lot area of 0.793 acres and side yards of 23 feet and 23 feet in lieu of the required 1.5 acres, 50 feet for a new dwelling on a single lot of record that is not a subdivision and in existence prior to September 2, 2003.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 810 Back River Neck Road
Location: South of Back River Neck Rd. 207 feet South of Pottery Farm Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0531-SPHX
Legal Owner(s): Albert C. Jones: Back River, L.L.C Contract Purchasers: Jay O'Neill
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/20/2008 9 a.m. - 08/20/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to permit a non-density transfer. Special Exception to permit a tower height of 125 feet in a RC 20 zone.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 1322 Burke Road
Location: East side of Burke Road, 1130 feet +/- South West of center line of Bowleys Quarters Road 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0569-SPH
Legal Owner(s): Russell and June Lates Contract Purchasers: Michael Loveless
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Rm. 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/20/2008 10 a.m. - 08/20/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to permit side setbacks of 12 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet, a front setback of 67 feet to centerline of the street in lieu of the required 75 feet and lot coverage of 28% in lieu of the maximum permitted 15% and lot size of 21,620 square feet in lieu of the required 1.5 acres.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 1816 Elk Road
Location: 6th Council District
Date/Time: 08/20/2008 10 a.m. - 08/20/2008 11 a.m.
Case Number: 2008-0565-A Location: North side of Elk Road, 263 feet West centerline of Helena Road 15th Election District Legal Owner(s): Ernest J. and Jacqueline M. Glinka
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 1, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/20/2008 10 a.m. - 08/20/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit a side yard setback of 10 feet and a sum of side yard of 20 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet and 25 feet, respectively.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - Seneca Avenue
Location: Southeast side of Seneca Road, 155 feet Northeast of Turkey Point Road 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0571-SPHA
Legal Owner(s): Nicole and Kevin Nida
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Rm. 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/20/2008 11 a.m. - 08/20/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to allow a non residential principal building with a front setback of 10 feet, a side setback of 10 feet and a rear setback of 4 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet, 35 feet and 30 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 18 Ryan Frost Way
Location: South side of Ryan Frost Way, 238 feet South East of Russell Frost Court. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0576-A
Legal Owner(s): Howard L. and Charlotte L. Astarita
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 1, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/22/2008 9 a.m. - 08/22/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an accessory structure (Carport) with a side yard of zero ( 0 ) feet in lieu of the required 2.5 feet and to amend the Final Development Plan for Lot #20 in Cape May Landing.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 811 Nannette Lane
Location: Southwest of Nannette Lane, 485 feet Southwest of Seneca Park Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0580-A
Legal Owner(s): Joann C. Wroblewski
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 1, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/22/2008 10 a.m. - 08/22/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow a lot width of 60 feet in lieu of the required minimum 70 feet (at front building line).
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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